Kimberley Academy

Kimberley, Northern Cape ยท Frances Baard (fb)

Public Primary School 99 No Fee

About Kimberley Academy

As a public primary school, Kimberley Academy provides education to learners in Kimberley, Northern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Frances Baard (fb) education district. For the 2025 academic year, 550 learners were enrolled, taught by 22 educators at a ratio of 25:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Kimberley Academy is classified as a 99 school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.

Fee Status

As a 99 institution, Kimberley Academy is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.

Section 21 Status

Kimberley Academy operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Kimberley Academy reported a total enrollment of 550 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Kimberley Academy is situated in Kimberley, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Frances Baard (fb) education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Frances Baard District Municipality, under the Null local municipality. The area is classified as null.

The school's physical address is: Null. For postal correspondence, use: Jonathan Diphoko, Galeshewe, Kimberley.

Curriculum & Academics

Kimberley Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by government.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kimberley Academy are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • No-fee enrollment requirements
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Null

Kimberley, Northern Cape

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Postal

Jonathan Diphoko, Galeshewe, Kimberley

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 550
Educators 22

Learner:Educator Ratio

25:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
Quintile99
Settingnull
Statusopen
DistrictFrances Baard (fb)

EMIS Number

300013303

Department of Basic Education

Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.